Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The S200 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S200 scores against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh WG-70
S200 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon S200
WG-70 | S200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 72 months |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-70
S200 | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the WG-70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and WG-70.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $293 | $280 |